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Lewis Hamilton surprised many with his sudden move to leave Mercedes, the team with which he achieved incredible success. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion has decided to leave Mercedes after 12 years of cooperation and join Ferrari. The news was a shock to many, given the numerous titles that Hamilton has won with Mercedes, including six world championships. Although he has been present in Formula 1 since 2007, Hamilton has decided to seek a new challenge in the Italian team.
New challenges at Ferrari
For Hamilton, driving for Ferrari is not just a step towards a new team, but the realization of a boyhood dream. He has signed a multi-year contract with Ferrari, and the salary he will receive will be around 50 million euros per year. Although he has already achieved incredible success with Mercedes, the 40-year-old Briton is not concerned with age and wants to achieve success with Ferrari, which for him has always been a symbol of prestige and top-class cars.
In an interview with Time, Lewis shared his love for the Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder, the legendary convertible that has achieved cult status. He admitted that he would love to enjoy driving the car on the Pacific Coast with his bulldog, Roscoe. “It’s the ultimate retirement car,” Hamilton said, speaking about his idea of enjoying life after his career is over.
The pleasure of driving a Ferrari
While speculation about his retirement is rife, Hamilton stressed that he has no plans to leave F1 anytime soon. “I could be here until I’m 50, who knows?” the British driver said. His dedication and passion for the sport are clearly evident in his words.
The 39-year-old has high hopes for this season, believing that he has the potential to be successful. The leaders of the most competitive F1 team feel that Hamilton will really do great things in this team. The Brit is looking forward to a new chapter in his career, tired of a few bad seasons behind him.
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